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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Quinton Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kusok Govna (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Govna has chosen Morbid Angel - Day of Suffering as his entrance music. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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Good wrestling
Solid boxing
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Quinton Jackson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Kusok Govna!
The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Ivan Kurochkin and Illya Tyunina.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jackson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Govna displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Govna swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Jackson is defended easily by Govna.
Govna avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jackson misses with an uppercut
and Jackson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nice sprawl there from Govna as Jackson shoots in.
Govna lands a really nice looking cross but Jackson seems unphased.
Govna shoots in for a takedown but Jackson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Jackson throws a lazy right hand but Govna sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Govna moves away from the strike by Jackson.
Jackson swings widly with a right hand
and Jackson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Govna scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Jackson doesn't seem bothered though.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Govna doesn't manage to clinch there - Jackson circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Jackson misses with a straight left.
Some wild striking there from Govna.
Govna misses with a few strikes there.
Govna throws a right hand that Jackson ducks under and follows up with a left that Jackson also avoids with ease.
Govna takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A big left from Govna misses.
Govna throws a nice looking combination but Jackson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Govna stuffs the takedown attempt from Jackson. Jackson gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Quinton Jackson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Govna rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Jackson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Govna tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jackson was well out of range. Poor timing from Govna.
Govna lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Jackson misses with a lunging right hand
and Govna counters with a three punch combo that has Jackson backing up. Jackson nods at Govna to acknowledge the strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Govna moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Govna fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jackson manages to avoid it.
Govna takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Govna tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Jackson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Govna shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Govna uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jackson.
Govna misses with a low kick.
Govna tries to move into range but Jackson moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Govna scores with a shot to the body.
Jackson throws an overhand right that lands on Govna's shoulder, as Govna tries to avoid the shot.
Govna throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Jackson on the side of the head.
Govna lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Govna is looking to clinch but Jackson is avoiding it.
Jackson shoots in looking for a takedown but Govna manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Jackson's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Govna scores with a jab.
Govna throws the kick towards the body but Jackson avoids it.
Govna takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Jackson throws a jab when Govna was well out of range.
A combination from Govna does no damage.
Govna closes the distance and clinches up with Jackson, looking for a takedown. Govna pushes Jackson against the cage but Jackson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Govna throws a head kick that misses.
Jackson looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Jackson shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Jackson showed some decent athleticism there.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Jackson is controlling the pace.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. Govna manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Govna is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Jackson stands up from guard. Let's bang!
No joy there for Govna, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Govna throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Jackson throws a looping overhand right but Govna ducks down to avoid it.
Govna thows a body shot but no joy.
A slow jab from Jackson misses its intended target.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jackson misses the jab.
Govna finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Govna looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kusok Govna dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Govna throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Jackson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Govna.
Jackson throws an overhand right that lands on Govna's shoulder, as Govna tries to avoid the shot.
Jackson lands a nice hook to Govna's body. Govna takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Jackson throws an overhand right that lands on Govna's shoulder, as Govna tries to avoid the shot.
Govna throws a leg kick
and Jackson counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Jackson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jackson just misses with a punch to the body.
Govna throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Jackson.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Jackson is defended easily by Govna.
Jackson throws a hook to the side of Govna's head but Govna sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kusok Govna seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Govna misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Jackson misses with a straight left.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big right from Jackson misses.
Jackson looks to land a right hand but Govna moved out of range.
Jackson looks to land a right hand but Govna moved out of range.
Govna misses with a wild combination.
Jackson darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Govna's corner calls for a 1-2. Govna obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Govna defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Jackson.
Jackson ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Govna throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Jackson throws a hook to the side of Govna's head but Govna sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kusok Govna seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Govna stalks Jackson and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Jackson's face. Jackson staggers backwards, shaken.
A punch combination from Govna misses.
Govna ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson digs a good body shot into Govna's ribs.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jackson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Govna swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Quinton Jackson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jackson slips a jab and a cross from Govna.
A left lands for Jackson.
Jackson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Govna gets caught napping as Jackson dives in and scores a takedown. Govna manages to retain guard.
Jackson has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Govna is proving hard to escape from.
Govna working for a triangle but Jackson defends it easily.
Govna has a closed guard, preventing Jackson from standing up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Govna trying to keep a closed guard but Jackson is proving a slippery customer.
Govna working for a triangle but Jackson defends it easily.
Govna pushes Jackson off and gets back to his feet.
Jackson fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Govna misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Govna on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Jackson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Govna.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson shoots in for a takedown but Govna shows good takedown defense.
Govna sizes up Jackson with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Jackson fails to land with a series of punches.
Govna throws a leg kick but Jackson checks it.
Jackson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Govna wants to clinch.
Govna scores with a jab. Jackson acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Jackson shoots in for a takedown but Govna shows good takedown defense.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jackson takes a swing at Govna's ribcage but misses.
Govna throws a series of punches but Jackson moves out of range.
Govna throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Jackson.
Govna cracks Jackson with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Quinton Jackson dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Jackson looking to score a takedown here. Govna is defending well but Jackson drives through and ends up in Govna's guard.
Govna thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Jackson is looking to work some ground and pound but Govna has wrist control.
Govna pulls Jackson in close to his closed guard and prevents Jackson from doing any damage or advancing position.
Jackson with a nice head shot there.
Jackson decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Govna, up you get!
Govna takes a swing at Jackson's ribcage but misses.
Govna gets caught napping as Jackson dives in and scores a takedown. Govna manages to retain guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jackson wants to stand but Govna is controlling his posture from full guard.
Jackson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Govna swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Govna is looking to stand up but Jackson isn't so interested in that idea.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson is looking to stand up but Govna won't let him.
Govna is looking for a triangle but Jackson pushes his legs off easily.
Jackson trying to control the position from guard on top but Govna is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Jackson trying to stand up but can't free himself from Govna's guard.
Jackson stands and steps away. Govna gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Govna throws a leg kick
and Jackson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Govna misses with a few strikes there.
Govna swinging wildly here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Govna stuffs the takedown attempt from Jackson. Jackson gets slowly back to his feet.
A combination from Govna does no damage.
Govna lands a slapping body shot.
Nice straight punches there by Govna. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Govna.
Govna tries to clinch up.
Jackson throws a lazy right hand but Govna sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Govna lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Jackson circles away quickly and effectively.
No luck for Jackson with that takedown attempt.
Jackson fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Quinton Jackson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Govna throws a wild body kick that Jackson sees coming a mile off.
Jackson shoots in but no luck this time.
Jackson checks a leg kick.
Govna cracks a nice hook into Jackson's ribs.
Govna scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Govna feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Jacksons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Govna throws a right and a left that Jackson avoids nicely.
Jackson slips a jab and a cross from Govna.
Govna tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Jackson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Jackson misses with an uppercut
enabling Govna to counter with a crisp jab.
Govna misses with a jab, cross combination.
Jackson connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jackson shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Govna is trying to get back to full guard.
Govna looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Govna gets back to full guard.
Quinton Jackson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Jackson passes easily into side control. Nice work.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jackson controlling the position.
Jackson is chipping away with strikes.
And that's the end of the fight!
Quinton Jackson showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Jackson has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 29:28
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Quinton Jackson!
Quinton Jackson thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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energy
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hype
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